UT football is down now because the people in charge tried shortcuts to success, Dooley is paying for it. Fulmer was allowed to bring in athletes who were far from being students, it did not work so well. A poor hire was made in bringing in Kiffen who left for his dream job. He left the cupboard bare. Spending money does not guarentee success.
And of course Dolley will bear the brunt of past failures he has very little if anything to do with. And then the cycle starts again.
No point even commenting on Basketball, But it is fair to say that Pearl did not do things the correct way. The program will most likely be down for a while now. Again bad hiring practices and bad policies amongst those in charge.
Lady Vols have had near unprecedented success over the years. How can it be a problem they lost a game to the #1 ladies team in the country.
I totally laugh at people around here ( Knoxville in general)who have this attitude that UT deserves to win. Aside from the Lady Vols UT sports have a good year here and there but never dominate year after year.
Why would it be different now?
I don't hate UT, I root for them, but I am realistic.